Finding Your Purpose in the Kingdom
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Description: Join Glenn Bleakney, Senior Leader of Awake Nations Ministries, as he unveils a profound understanding of the Church as an embassy of God's Kingdom in this transformative teaching. Glenn draws a powerful distinction between vision and mission—showing how they work together to create lasting Kingdom impact.
The vision is beautifully captured in Jesus' words: "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 6:10). Rather than seeing the Church as merely a building or social gathering, Glenn redefines it as a community where God's presence is tangibly experienced—where His Kingdom is visible through transformed lives. This vision isn't about creating a perfect society through human effort, but about becoming faithful witnesses who provide glimpses of God's coming Kingdom reality.
This compelling vision becomes reality through mission—specifically, the mission Jesus gave in the Great Commission to "make disciples of all nations." Glenn unpacks how discipleship isn't about religious information or church membership, but about forming people who embody and extend God's Kingdom presence. True discipleship involves radical transformation where believers authentically share in Christ's life and operate under His authority.
Discover how vision and mission function together: vision paints the picture of what could be—a community reflecting God's transformative presence and love—while mission provides the practical pathway to realize that vision through authentic discipleship. Learn how like Jesus, we're called to both proclaim and demonstrate the Kingdom, addressing every area of human life with God's restoring power.
This teaching challenges listeners to move beyond being mere observers to becoming ambassadors of God's Kingdom—people who don't just await heaven but actively participate in bringing heaven's reality into our relationships, workplaces, and communities across the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
Awake Nations Ministries | Based on the Sunshine Coast of Australia | AwakeAus.com
Takeaways:
- The podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding the kingdom of God and our role within it.
- Listeners are encouraged to recognize that church is not merely an institution but a living community of believers.
- The concept of discipleship is presented as a radical transformation, not simply intellectual agreement or church attendance.
- Advancing the kingdom involves making disciples who embody God's presence and authority in their daily lives.
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